challenged
Americanadjective
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Often Offensive. a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb).
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deficient or lacking (usually preceded by an adverb or noun and used facetiously).
ethically challenged; math-challenged.
adjective
Sensitive Note
See disabled.
Other Word Forms
- unchallenged adjective
Etymology
Origin of challenged
An Americanism dating back to 1980–85; challenge ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors had challenged the acquittal of one of the two people found not guilty, lawyer Lawrence Lau.
From Barron's
“There will come a time when you are challenged …”
From Los Angeles Times
Instead, he framed the battle for a game's success as more centred around their attention than their wallets, adding: "In a challenged attention economy, where consumers are awash with choice, doing something interesting is key."
From BBC
The moment it’s challenged, a graphic will show the result of the challenge on the video board and once the call is confirmed or overturned, the game will go on.
From Los Angeles Times
Allen and Pérez also said they wanted a fuller explanation of the discipline of a 32-year agency veteran who challenged State Farm over its handling of wildfire claims.
From Los Angeles Times
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